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Buildings and Monuments

About Buildings and Monuments

Historical architecture

The Norwegian rose painting tradition developed from around 1750 and was both an imitation and in parts liberation from «guild art».
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History, Culture

Fortresses

Oscarsborg fortress outside of Drøbak in the Oslofjord is one of the famous fortresses in Norway.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History

Stave churches

Norway is the only country in Northern Europe with wooden churches from the Middle Ages still intact.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, Cultural heritage, History

Norway's remaining stave churches

Norway has 28 stave churches.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, History

Architecture

The stave churches are Norway's contribution to the history of world architecture. Snøhetta is one of the modern firms with international attention.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, Culture

Buildings and Monuments in Norway

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Nidarosdomen Cathedral

Nidarosdomen Cathedral is Norway's national sanctuary, and was built over the grave of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments

Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen

This UNESCO protected old merchant quarter is the only preserved business district from the Hanseatic period.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, UNESCO

Attractions in the Drammen Region

Enjoy a show in beautiful Drammen Theatre or challenge yourself with contemporary art at Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Buildings and Monuments

Attractions in Troms

The Polar Zoo and the three national parks of Reisa, Øvre Dividal and Ånderdalen are popular attractions in Troms.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Family & Fun, Nature attractions, Buildings and Monuments, Arctic Norway
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